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Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant Diamond Gold Door Knocker Clip Earrings
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Knock knock who is there? It is an exquisite pair of Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant clip door
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

L'OR DU SOIR Vintage Gold Tone Flower Clip-On Earrings
Located in Nice, FR
L'OR DU SOIR vintage gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a pink and orange resin flower. Embossed
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Geraldine Clip On Earrings (more colors)
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
, ensuring both versatility and comfort. Radiating an understated yet elegant charm, these earrings
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Paco Rabanne Gilded Metal Clip-on Earrings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Clip-on earrings in gilded metal. Additional information: Dimensions: 3.5 L cm
Category

1990s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Clip On CC Earrings Gold Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved vintage Chanel CC gold clip on earrings. These are classic vintage earrings by
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Clip-on Earrings, 80s vintage, by high-end French designer Isabel Canovas, very good quality, size
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Large Clip-on Earrings, 80s vintage, by high-end French designer Isabel Canovas, very good quality
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
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Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Large Clip-on Earrings, 80s vintage, by high-end French designer Isabel Canovas, very good quality
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
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Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These sculptural sterling silver clip on earrings are from the 80's. They have light weight on the
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
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Vintage Monet Gold Plated Clip on Earrings 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Vintage Monet Clip On Earrings 1980s Elevate your look with these statement vintage clip-on
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

JACQUES FATH, clip-on Earrings, signed, FRANCE, Vintage
By Jacques Fath
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Clip On Earrings, vintage, signed, Haute Couture designer Jacques FATH, diameter 3 cm, weight 1 x
Category

20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

George L'Enfant 1960 Paris Rare Textured Earrings 18Kt Gold with Cts VS Diamonds
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Miami, FL
Textured Earrings designed by George L'Enfant. Very Rare pieces, created in Paris France at the
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Pink and Black Clip-on Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Clip-on earrings made of a velvet ribbon and pink beads
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Gilted Metal Clip-on Tassels Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent (Made in France) Gilted metal clip-on earrings adorned with blue and green
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gucci Antiqued Sliver Tone Snake Mismatch Clip on Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, Quebec
STYLE: Clip on COLOR: Antiqued Sliver-tone MATERIAL: Brass MEASURES: H 2.5” x L 2.5” COMES WITH
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Weiss USA, Clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 50s
By Albert Weiss
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Clip-on EARRINGS, vintage from the 50s, signed WEISS, diameter 2.5 cm, weight of one earring 6.3 g
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Les Bernard Silver Plated Clip on Earrings, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in London, GB
. Oversized fan shaped clip on earrings set with Swarovski crystals. Made in the US from silver plated metal
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Henry PERICHON, clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 50s
By Henry Perichon
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime clip-on Earrings,, 50s vintage, by Henry PERICHON, signed, dimension 2.5 cm, weight 1 x 9 g
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Vintage 1950s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

YSL Yves SAINT LAURENT, Clip-on Earrings, Vintage 80s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent Clip-on Earrings, 80s vintage, in silver metal adorned with glass rhinestones, by YVES
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Iradj Moini, Clip-on EARRINGS, vintage, glass cabochons, rhinestones
By Iradj Moini
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent Clip-on EARRINGS, 90s vintage, golden metal, glass cabochons, rhinestones, height 4,3
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20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Iradj Moini, Clip-on EARRINGS, vintage, glass cabochons, rhinestones
By Iradj Moini
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent Clip-on EARRINGS, 90s vintage, golden metal, glass cabochons, rhinestones, height 3 cm
Category

20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Rochas Golden Gilted Metal Clip-on Earrings with Rhinestones & Beads
By Rochas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rochas - Gilted metal clip-on earrings adorned with rhinestones and faceted beads. Additional
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sculptural Signed Cage and Square Dangle Clip On Earrings Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These unusual pair of clip on earrings have a number of great components going on. They are signed
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Amethyst and Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning pair of vintage 1950's clip on drop dangle earrings are amethyst and sterling silver
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Schiaparelli Turquoise & Green Glass Strand Necklace & Clip on Earrings Vintage
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
glass beads and matching clip on cluster earrings. Sold as a set ONLY please! This is gorgeous and from
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Carved Jade Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
size. Clip on closure. L: 1.1 inches W: 0.8in
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Clip-On and Pierced Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
these clip on earrings have posts that can be removed. Crafted in 18k yellow gold with inlaid enamel
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20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Vintage John Hardy Woven Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage stunning and sculptural hallmarked John Hardy sterling silver pair of clip on
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Antique 1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Gold Toned Book Spines Clip-On Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold toned rectangular clip-on earrings featuring book spines embossed with
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. 18kt, Red Enamel and Hematite Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
the center of the design. The earrings secure to the ear with a hinged clip, allowing them to be worn
Category

1990s English Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold, Enamel

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime old clip-on Earrings, in glass, 40s vintage, by famous French designer LOUIS ROUSSELET
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Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, 40s vintage, by famous French designer LOUIS ROUSSELET
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Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime old EARRINGS with Clips, 40s vintage, by famous French designer LOUIS ROUSSELET, dimension
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Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Isabel CANOVAS, XXL clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 80s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Oversize, podium, large clip-on Earrings, 80s vintage, by high-end French designer Isabel Canovas
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Chanel Clip on Earrings in Black Glass Paste & Rhinestones, 1985 Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Clip on earrings composed of black glass paste, rhinestones and a pearly
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gilt metal clip earrings. Additional information: Dimensions: 7 L cm
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1990s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
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Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold metal clip earrings dating from the 1980s. Additional information
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
Chanel Gold Metal Clip Earrings
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Vintage Gold Plated, Turquoise & Blue Crystal Chain Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These beautiful vintage long dangle pair of vintage clip on earrings are comprised of turquoise and
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Claude Montana Silver Plate Geometric Sculptural Runway Clip On Earrings
By Claude Montana
Located in North Miami, FL
These oh so modernist geometric runway signed vintage silver-plate clip on earrings were runway
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Mauboussin Paris Double Clips On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Mauboussin. Contemporary pair of earrings, created in Paris France
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, glass paste flower, FRANCE 1960
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime old EARRINGS with Clips, 60s vintage, glass paste flower, by famous French designer LOUIS
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Vintage 1960s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Gilted Metal Clip-on Earrings with Wood, Adorned with Green, Blue Cabochons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gilted metal clip-on earrings with wood, adorned with green and blue cabochons. Engraved signature
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gilted Metal Clip-on Earrings with Wood and Cabochons in Amethyst Color
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gilted metal clip-on earrings with wood and cabochons in a amethyst color. Additional information
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1990s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gilt Metal

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Green, Purple Pearl Dangle Chandelier Clip On Earrings
By KJL
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of stunning vintage Kenneth Jay Lane 1960's rhinestone, gilt metal and faux pearl clip on
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Earrings Clips in Gold Metal
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings clips in gold metal. Spring/Summer 1993 collection. Additional
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold earrings set with 1.93
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Plated And Blue Turquoise Resin Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of lovely 1980's clip on earrings are gold plated with a ethereal blue light turquoise
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Witch Broom Clip on Gold Earrings Trick /Chic
By Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Witch Broom Clip on Gold Earrings Trick /chic Additional
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Margot de Taxco Silver Confetti Enamel Peony Flower 1950s Clip On Earrings
By Margot De Taxco
Located in North Attleboro, MA
, these earrings are sterling silver peonies with champlevé white enamel and gold "confetti" flecks
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Stylish and Tailored Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, and 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A stylish pair of ladies 18K yellow gold, lapis lazuli and diamond earrings in a geometric design
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Mid-20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Curb Link Chain Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold curb link chain clip earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ungaro Golden Metal and Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ungaro -Golden metal and rhinestone clip earrings Additional information: Dimensions: 12.5 L cm
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Creole Engraved Gold Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Engraved gold metal clip earrings. Additional information: Dimensions: 6
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1990s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Alex Jona Pearl Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Frog Clip-on Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold frog clip-on earrings
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...

Early K.J.L. Pave Faux Pearl Schlumberger Style Ear Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Faux Pearl Schlumberger Style Ear Clips of a faux faceted pearls with
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. vintage clip-on earrings with posts from the 1980's finely crafted in 18 karat yellow
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris 18K Yellow Quilted Gold Clip Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
in a chunky design with omega clip backs and posts. ( Posts can be removed upon request). Earring
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20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold-Plated Metal and Pearl Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold-plated metal and pearl clip earrings. Additional information
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Quilted Earrings Clips in Gold Metal, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings clips in gold metal. Model dating from the 1980s. Additional
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Augustine Gold Metal and Red Glass Paste Clip Earrings
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - (Made in France) Gold metal and glass paste clip earrings. Additional information
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2010s French Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

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L Clip On Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of l clip on earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 28633 vintage versions or 6754 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of l clip on earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 8481 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of l clip on earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are L Clip On Earrings?

Prices for l clip on earrings start at $1 and top out at $2,500,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,472.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About L Clip On Earrings
  • An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, clip-on earrings can stay on, provided they are in good condition. Over time, the clips on the earrings may loosen and no longer stay securely in place. Also, it's important to tighten the earrings properly to help them stay on. If you're concerned about slippage, look for clip-ons that have non-slip, padded clips. On 1stDibs, find a variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Clip-on earrings were popular during the 1950s and ’60s because many women didn't have their ears pierced but still wanted to wear earrings. During the 1930s, jewelry makers introduced new hinged closures for clip-ons that made the earrings easier to wear. As a result, more women found clip-on earrings to be appealing. Plus, the emergence of the middle class following World War II meant more women had expendable income to spend on luxuries like jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How clip-on earrings stay on comes down to their hardware. Every pair of clip-on earrings has a closure or clasp that helps to secure them in place. However, the designs vary. Options include screws, hinges, paddle backs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, many people feel that clip-on earrings are good. Clip-ons make it possible for those who don't have piercings to wear earrings every day or for special occasions. Plus, some people find clip-on earrings easier to put on and take off because they don't have to be slipped through the ear. Many antique and vintage earrings are clip-ons, so individuals who collect pieces like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco earrings may own several pairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Earring clips are simply called clip-on earrings or clip-ons. The first clip-on earrings were produced during the late 19th century and featured screw-back fasteners. In the 1930s, hinged clips first appeared on clip-ons, making the earrings easier to wear. As a result, clip-on earrings grew in popularity and were a major trend by the 1950s. Shop a large selection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Sometimes, people call clip-on earrings just clip-ons. Clip-on earrings also have names that describe their type. For example, hinged clip-on earrings feature a swinging clip fastener, while paddle backs have an adjustable tension bar for added security. Screw-back clips-ons must be turned to fasten. There are also slinging spring and magnetic styles. Explore a variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A clip post earring is an earring that features a backing called a French clip. It is a hinged, open wire that slides down over the post and rests against the back of the earlobe. Due to their backings, clip post earrings are less likely to rotate or shift during wear. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of French clip earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Clip-on earrings are better for some people owing to a few reasons. For starters, the earrings are undoubtedly better for you if you’d prefer not to have your ears pierced. Some people also feel that clip-ons are easier to get on and take off. In addition, those who love antique and vintage earrings will generally find that older pieces have clip closures rather than posts. (In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s.) On 1stDibs, find a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, clip-on earrings are a thing. They are earrings that feature backings that allow them to be worn on the ear, so it is possible to show off a pair without having ear piercings. Instead of slipping through a hole in the ear, clip-ons may be secured by a tension bar, a hinged clasp, a screw or even magnets. Explore a wide range of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, clip-on earrings are still a thing. Some makers continue to produce earrings with clip-on backs to suit the needs of those without pierced ears or who want jewelry that is easy to put on and take off. In addition, many people continue to wear antique and vintage clip-ons. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.